The 2025 WBA Agricultural Lending School will be held July 29–31 August 1 (*with an optional pre-school workshop on July 28) at the Wisconsin Bankers Association office in Madison. Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday and conclude at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. This school was developed as an intermediate-level school. Case studies, in-class work, class discussions, and a farm visit are all elements of this school.
Curriculum
- “Lender’s Lens” on Agriculture Today
- Cyclical Nature of Agriculture
- Borrower and Lender Relationship
- Agricultural Financial Statements
- Farm Business Financial Model for Informed Decisions
- Cash Flow Budgeting
- Introduction to Financial and Credit Analysis
- Financial and Credit Analysis
- Risk Management
- Commodity Marketing
- Credit Structuring
- Credit Enhancements
- Loan Narrative/Credit Presentation
- Farm Visit and Recap
- Introduction to Problem Loans
- Looking for Red Flags
- Bank Policy
- Preparing for Loan Committee
Registration Information
The student fee of $895 includes program registration, instruction and materials, lunch, and refreshment breaks daily. Dinner will be provided on Wednesday evening with a farm visit. Registration for the *optional pre-school workshop is an additional $200 per attendee.
